What in your opinion is the biggest mistake people make while working out:The biggest mistake a person makes when starting an exercise program is not clearly understanding their goals. For instance, with a young athlete, you can't simply do what you see someone in the gym doing. An athlete must train like an athlete and not like a bodybuilder or the general population. Sports-specific training and athletic development demands that the athlete train the whole body for power and strength, along with the other necessary parts like speed, agility, and plyometrics.
What other skills do you bring to the table besides your training experience:I have worked as a personal trainer with all different populations from youth to diseased. Additionally, I have been a strength and conditioning coach for over 5 years. Distinguishing between different populations and devising programs that are tailored to the persons needs is very important. Being able to properly evaluate and test the person prior to the program helps to ensure that the training will be safe and effective.
In general, please describe your experience:I have a bachelors degree in Exercise Physiology while playing division II sports collegiately. Upon completion I attended two years of Graduate school in Exercise Science. I was a Strength and Conditioning Coach for college students while completing my Masters. I then went on to become a strength coach for a Professional Baseball team. Eventually, I came back to New York to be able to work more individually with clients and be able to teach, educate, and coach them on all areas of fitness.
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